Gibson Guitar tangles with game makers

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  1. Cthippo

    Cthippo Can't mod my way out of a paper bag

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    Original story

    If you can't beat em, sue em!
     
    Cthippo, 23 Mar 2008
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  2. Tomm

    Tomm I also ride trials :¬)

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    This story is odd. I can see why they might want to sue the makers of Rock Band - which comes with a Fender guitar. But Guitar Hero comes complete with licensed Gibson guitars, and I'm guessing someone at Gibson agreed to this at some stage?! So why have they changed their minds?

    Guitar Hero is produced by Red Octane. Only GH2, GH3, and GH Rocks the 80s are Activision.

    HTH :D
     
    Tomm, 23 Mar 2008
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  3. PHPASP

    PHPASP I LIKE TO CODE IT CODE IT I LIKE TO

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    So what will it mean if they win the patent? Recall all the games?
     
    PHPASP, 24 Mar 2008
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  4. Flibblebot

    Flibblebot Smile with me

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    Perhaps this is why Rock Band hasn't hit UK shores yet?
     
    Flibblebot, 24 Mar 2008
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  5. alastor

    alastor Minimodder

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    Doubtful, though could be that the ghost of Jimi Hendrix told EA not to for all we know, they won't say anything.

    Read about this a couple of weeks ago and thought it was very odd, seems like a tenuous association though guess it depends on the specifics of the Gibson patent
     
    alastor, 24 Mar 2008
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  6. Agent_M

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    i don't see how gibson can win this, it seems that their patent is for a device that simulates playing a guitar, with the use of a VR headset. also guitar hero is really just simon says :p it doesnt allow you to create music of your own
     
    Agent_M, 24 Mar 2008
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  7. glaeken

    glaeken Freeeeeeeze! I'm a cawp!

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    To be more specific: Harmonix made GH 1/2/80s. Neversoft/Aspyr Media made GH 3. All were produced by Red Octane and Activision, except for the first which was just Red Octane. At least that's what wiki has to say.
     
    glaeken, 24 Mar 2008
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  8. DXR_13KE

    DXR_13KE BananaModder

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    does not hold water. why? the patent states:
    "simulate participation in a concert by playing a musical instrument AND wearing a head-mounted 3-D display that includes stereo speakers."

    it is to specific.

    besides that, isn't it a little to late?
     
    DXR_13KE, 24 Mar 2008
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  9. Tomm

    Tomm I also ride trials :¬)

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    I'm going to be cynical and say this is probably because people are still playing GH3. Once everyone's bored of that, we'll see Rock Band.
     
    Tomm, 25 Mar 2008
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  10. Bauul

    Bauul Sir Bongaminge

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    Meh, never liked Gibsons anyway, they'll never win this.
     
    Bauul, 25 Mar 2008
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